talking trends: spring 2015

statement spots: diane von furstenburg top & skirt / mules: vince / cropped wide jeans: j. crew / matching separates: j. crew hoodie & shorts / fringe: j. crew sweater / espadrilles: tory burch / trenches: gap / midi skirts: j. crew / paper bag pants: gap / florals: tory burch dress & j. crew cuff

here's to hoping spring gets here sooner rather than later.

xoxo,
clp

two for one jewels: stella & dot style

who doesn't love a buy-one-get-one? well, with some of stella & dot's necklaces, you are getting just that (and with some other things, even three for the price of one). one of my favorite things about one of my latest obsessions is stella & dot's multiple ways to wear an item. and its not just multiple ways to wear a necklace, i got a pair of earrings that can be worn as a long chandelier, a stud or a shorter chandelier. statement jewelry doesn't get much better than that. stella & dot's spring collection is just gorgeous. on-trend, feminine and light, its just what i want adorning my ears, neck and wrists this spring. below are the newest additions to my jewelry box, ready to be worn!

shop online at stella&dot

xoxo,

clp

spaghetti squash pizza crust + book review

pizza: the ultimate cheat meal. i'm not the biggest pizza person, but when i want it, i want it. i have had a hankering for pizza the past few weeks, but i still wanted to try to maintain some sliver of health to my meal. i love making pizza on flat-out wraps, but i have had a spaghetti squash on my hands that has been waiting to be cooked so i opted to try a new, low-carb alternative: spaghetti squash pizza crust! i have tried cauliflower pizza crust, but it was a pinterest fail. this recipe was a success though! now if you like deep dish or crispy crust and crust is half the reason you love a slice of pizza, this isn't for you. however, the sauce and veggie toppings are my favorite part of pizza so this was perfect! tonight i just stuck with marinara sauce and turkey pepperoni with a sprinkling of parmesan and it silenced my craving!

spaghetti squash pizza crust  

1 cup cooked spaghetti squash

1/4 cup part-skim or fat free ricotta cheese

3 tbsp whole wheat flour 

pepper, garlic powder, to taste

1. preheat oven to 400.
2. combine all ingredients in bowl and stir until nicely mixed. 
3. pour mixed "dough" onto a parchment paper (this is important!) lined cookie sheet (or pizza pan) and shape into a circle. make it as thin or thick as desired.
4. cooke for 20-30 minutes, until edges are crisp.
5. remove pizza from oven, top with your favorite toppings and put back in oven to bake. 
6. pizza is finished when cheese has melted to your liking!

serves one

(slightly adapted from skinny girl standard) 

i also wanted to recommend a book i just finished, the good girl by mary kubica. what a suspenseful, page-turning novel. if you liked gone girl, then put this one on your reading list. you won't be able to put down the story of a one night stand turned into kidnapping with a love story and unbelievable twist at the end. the novel is a roller coaster of emotions and a puzzle from the very beginning. if you are in the mood for a thrilling, gets your heart beating mystery, read this ASAP! 

xoxo,

clp 

january lust list

1 LEONA ginny tie dress / 2 stella & dot eva ear jacket / 3 street level reversible vegan leather tote

4 kork-ease berit wedge / 5 LEONA jude top + slim pant / 

6 essie comfy in cashmere nail polish / 7 tory burch lip color in pas du tout / 

8 kate spade georgica beach bandeau + beach stripe coverup

9 tory burch bleecker scrappy sandal / 10 kate spade rally leather keds

looks like warm weather is on my mind.

xoxo,
clp